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| Specification | Powerhorse 2500i | Pulsar PGD40iSCO |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | 1800 W | Winner: Winner: 3200 W |
| Starting watts | 2500 W | Winner: Winner: 4000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 62 dB | Winner: Winner: 59 dB |
| Weight | 48.3 lbs | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 9.5 h | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10.5 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 1.2 gal | 1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | No | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 20.4 x 12.5 x 18.3 | 18.9 x 11.4 x 17.3 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 3 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 80 cc OHV 4-stroke | 145 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 3200 W |
| Starting watts | 2500 W | 4000 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | 9.5 h | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 10.5 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Floating | Floating |
| UPC | 840321763969 | 814726027674 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | Not available | 3200 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 2500 | 4000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 9.5 | 4.5 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10.5 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 80 cc OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 80 | 145 |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 10.5 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 9.5 | 4.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Funnel and tool kit | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 2 | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Powerhorse 2500i is a portable inverter generator delivering 2,500 surge watts and 1,800 rated watts, featuring a quiet 52dB operation, CO shutdown function, and parallel-ready design for increased power needs. | The Pulsar PGD40iSCO is a 4,000-watt inverter generator featuring a 145cc OHV air-cooled engine, providing 3,200 running watts and 4,000 peak watts. It operates quietly at 59 dB and offers up to 4.5 hours of runtime at half load. Equipped with CO Sentry for carbon monoxide detection, it ensures safety during operation. |